Research Administration Office

University of California

Memo Operating Guidance

No. 87-39

October 23, 1987

Subject: NASA Restrictions on U.S. Citizenship in University Space Engineering Research Centers

Enclosure I is a recent memoranda from the Office of the Vice
President--Academic Affairs to the University Research Group regarding
U.S. citizenship restrictions in the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA), Office of Aeronautics and Space Technology,
program announcement for University Space Engineering Research
Centers. Enclosure 2 is a copy of a May, 1986 memoranda on a similar
topic written in response to the Department of Defense University
Research Initiative. Enclosure 3 is a copy of the NASA program
announcement, indicating a due date of November 6, 1987 for proposals.

If you I have any questions regarding university policy in this
regard, please do not hesitate to contact Belle Cole. We would
appreciate being informed of any response from NASA which is contrary
to the information provided in the enclosed memoranda, as well
as any other indications of federal agency attempts to restrict
employment based on citizenship.

Refer: Barbara. Yoder

ATSS 8-582-4301

(415) 642-4301

Subject: 01, 11, 14, 20

Organization: U-115, F-650

Belle Cole

ATSS 8-582-4301

(415) 642-4301

Enclosures

David F. Mears

University Contract and Grant

Coordinator

ENCLOSURE 1

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

BERKELEY. CALIFORNIA 94720

October 22, 1987

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH GROUP

Dear Colleagues:

It has come to our attention that the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA), Office of Aeronautics and Space Technology,
has issued a program notice requesting proposals for University
Space Engineering Research Centers (August, 1987). The program
notice includes provisions restricting support for graduate and
undergraduate students to U.S. citizens and states that individuals
receiving direct funding from this program must be U.S. citizens.

I discussed with an official at NASA and AAU the problems raised
for the University by these restrictions, particularly the provision
that would preclude use of NASA funds for the direct costs of
faculty and staff who are not U.S. citizens. Such a condition
is contrary to University policy and practice.

University policy reads, in part: "The University does not
discriminate on the basis of citizenship, within the limits imposed
by law, in admissions, access, and treatment in University programs
and activities, and application for and treatment in University
employment."

Our recommendation to you is to submit a proposal in response
to this program announcement, if you are prepared to do so, but
to specify in the proposal that the University does not discriminate
on the basis of citizenship in employment. My understanding from
the conversation with the NASA official is that the inclusion
of such a statement will not affect the evaluation of the proposal.

In the event that your proposal includes direct financial support
for graduate or undergraduate student fellowships, it is acceptable
to acknowledge that the University will accept requirements for
U.S. citizenship as a condition for such support.

Bob Rosenzweig and Jack Crowley at AAU are attempting to clarify
the situation with NASA, making clear the concerns of the University
community. I will get back to you with any communication from
them.

Please let me know if you want to discuss this further.

Sincerely,

Belle Cole

cc:

Senior Vice President Frazer

Associate Vice President Moore

Executive Assistant Albertson

University Counsel Dorinson

Principal Administrative Analyst Yoder

ENCLOSURE 2

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

May 12, 1986

Dear Colleagues:

Many campuses have submitted proposals for funding under the Department
of Defense's University Research Initiative Program (URI), a number
of which will be presented at The Regents' meeting on May 15,
1986. In anticipation of questions that may be raised at the meeting
or situations you might encounter if your proposal is funded,
particularly regarding restrictions on scientific communication
and participation of non-citizens, my office has made inquiries
and has some information that may be helpful.

We have determined that under current Department of Defense (DOD)
policy there will be no restrictions on "fundamental research"
which is defined as any research project funded under budget category
6.1. Furthermore we have learned that all the URI programs will
be funded under this budget category (6.1) and therefore will
be "fundamental research". It sometimes happens, however,
than zealous contracting components of DOD propose restrictions
which are inconsistent with the Department's policy; if that should
happen please let me know.

URI programs do restrict fellowship support to U.S. citizens.
Principal Investigators and others who work on URI-supported research
need not be U.S. citizens. The fellowship restriction is consistent
with the government's human resources development intent, and
previous government-sponsored fellowship programs (such as NIH
Training Grants and Young Investigator Awards) have been limited
to U.S. citizens.

For projects involving the use of DOD facilities, it is our understanding
that no special restrictions, beyond those normally in place,
will be imposed for URI projects. You should be alert to any problems
that might arise. Once again, please inform me of any problems
in this regard.

Sincerely,

William R. Frazer

President Gardner

Senior Vice President Brady

Vice President Baker

Executive Assistant Albertson

University Counsel Dorinson

Executive Assistant Copeland

Director Rogin

Director Cole

Coordinator Mears

ENCLOSURE 3

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Washington, D.C. 20546

Dear Colleague:

I am pleased to forward the final announcement of the University
Space Engineering Research Centers sponsored by the Office of
Aeronautics and Space Technology (OAST). The enthusiastic response
to the preliminary announcement has underscored the need for long-term
support to universities aspiring to play a strong engineering
role in the civil space program.

This new concept provides an opportunity for universities to participate
in advancing the Nation's capability in space technology. I am
confident that through the cross-discipline research, this program
will foster innovative ideas, collaborative efforts, and excellence
in U.S. space engineering and science. I further believe this
program is responsive to improving America's competitive posture
but, more importantly, it is a commitment to seek new talent that
can energize an American resurgence in space.

Enclosed with this announcement is information on a pre-proposal
conference. Arrangements are being made to broadcast the conference
via satellite to each NASA Center at which time we will respond
to questions and give guidance that will help in proposal preparation.

Proposals should be postmarked by November 6, 1987, to be evaluated
for selection in March 1988. Questions regarding this program
notice should be directed to Steven Hartman at (202) 453-2737.